student aspirations, engagement, and college readiness

http://www.qisa.org/8conditions/
The Quaglia Institute for Student Aspirations (QISA) has identified 8 Conditions that need to be in place if students are to strive for, and fulfill, their academic, personal and social promise.

http://myvoice.pearsonfoundation.org/surveys/key-stage-2

The My Voice Student Survey is an instrument that measures the conditions that support Self-Worth, Active Engagement, and Purpose in schools in order to help every student reach his or her fullest potential.

https://sites.google.com/a/dishs.org/school-improvement-plan-2011-12/2010-11-dishs-school-improvement-action-plan/strategy-8-raise-student-aspirations
This is a school in Maine and this is one of their strategies to increase achievement

http://futureofchildren.org/futureofchildren/publications/docs/19_01_09.pdf

College Readiness for All: The Challenge for Urban High Schools

http://d21.metiri.wikispaces.net/home
This Dimensions of a 21st century learner is a wiki created by Metiri Group, who provided NIHF STEM with PD on self-directed, authentic and engaged learning. Too many resources to discuss, you have to see for yourself!